Empowered Educational Experience

Data shows GVSU No. 1 in nation at retaining graduates in state

Research by the Upjohn Institute shows that nearly five GVSU graduates remain in the state for every $100,000 in state funds — the best return on investment of any university in the nation.

Aug 26, 2024


Senior Project Day: Engineering students collaborate with industry to solve real-world problems

Supported by approximately $250,000 in industry partnerships, engineering seniors presented their projects totaling 36,000 hours of collaborative work at the Engineering Design Conference.

Aug 6, 2024


Empowering student voices at the REP4 Midwest Regional Summit

High schoolers from across Michigan gathered on July 24 and 25 to empower their own education at the 2024 REP4 Midwest Regional Summit.

Jul 25, 2024


Campaign will help more students have study abroad experiences

Now through July 25, Grand Valley is hosting a crowdfunding campaign to help more students have transformative study abroad experiences.

Jul 15, 2024


Executive MBA students visit Poland, the Netherlands, celebrate one of GVSU's oldest international partnerships

Trip marked 50 years of partnership with Krakow University of Economics, included business and cultural visits

Jun 20, 2024


Music professor is link to Grand Valley's newest international partnership

Music professor Marlen Vavrikova grew up in Czechia and helped facilitate the exchange between GVSU and the University of Ostrava.

Jun 10, 2024


Laker Accelerated Talent Link successes celebrated as first cohort finishes, moves ahead

Students also gave presentations on their experiences to those who attended the May 23 event.

May 23, 2024


Why do teachers stay? CECI programs show success in retention for early-career teachers

Two mentoring programs from CECI are proving to be valuable tactics in retaining young teachers in Battle Creek Public Schools.

Apr 17, 2024


Five innovations we saw at the Reach Higher Showcase

About 150 projects were presented to a crowd of over 400 people at the Reach Higher Showcase on April 12. Here are five presentations from the event.

Apr 15, 2024


Reach Higher Showcase elevates GVSU's innovative projects

Nearly 150 projects were presented, exemplifying Grand Valley’s Reach Higher commitments in providing an empowered educational experience and fostering a lifetime of learning and a culture of educational equity.

Apr 12, 2024